Wedding Ties Pfe John Richards to Luther Church Bride
The ceremony united Charlotte Reents and Pfe. John R. Richards at Luther church in Mallard. Mrs. H. Reents gave the bride in marriage and Howard Henry served as matron of honor. The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon then Camp Crowder Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Henry
Chicago
Henry
H. H. Reems
Havelock High School
Harper Method Shop
Evanston, Ill
Tilden Technical High School
Chicago Commonwealth Edison Co
Richards
Camp Crowder
Mrs. Richards
Rabbit Season Opened August 1 Statewide
The open hunting season on protected rabbits began August 1 as cottontail and jack rabbit hunting became legal across the state. Officials report varied populations with a general upward trend since 1940 and an expected large total harvest against a backdrop of meat scarcity. The daily bag limit is 10 rabbits with no possession limit.
Frogs and Crawfish Abundance Boosts Catfish Bait
Fishermen report a feast of small frogs and crawfish for bait as high waters flood temporary pools. Frogs and crawfish migrate toward permanent streams where catfish and bass prey eagerly. Use these baits through July for best results.
Fishing Licenses Increase in First Half of 1945
Reports show a marked rise in fishing licenses issued during the first six months of 1945 despite high water in streams. Revenue reached 155,876 dollars, up from 132,967 dollars in the prior year, an increase of 22,909 dollars.
Pocahontas Nuptials Link Olson to Texas Bride
Lt. Darlowe Oleson wed Miss Potter in a Sacred Heart ceremony in Pocahontas. Rev. Wessling officiated with mass and selections by local singers. Attendants included Mrs. Carroll and Paul Carroll. Oleson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oleson, recently returned from service, and Potter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Potter of Austin, Texas, were the central figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Mary Potter
Darlowe Oleson
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
G. F. Wessling
Mark
Eileen O’brien
Gounod
Anita Lorge
William Mackovets
Virgil Carroll
Paul Carroll
Oleson
G. V. Potter
Austin
Texas
Austin High School
Lloyd Oleson
Havelock
Laurens High School
Alaska
France
W C O F Meets In Holy Name Hall With Guests
The regular meeting of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters was held in Holy Name Hall. New member Mrs. Wesley Stoulil joined, and a program on Catholic action highlighted efforts for over 1,000 Catholic students at the State University of Iowa led by Rev. Leonard J. Bregman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Order of Foresters
Holy Name Hall
Wilfred Eberle
Willis Pavik
Maxine Lampe
Adolph Keeble
Wesley Stoulil
Charles Nieman
J. D. Fitzgerald
James Bartosh
Myles Ollinger
Local residents host returning service members and guests
Leonard Sernett on a 30 day leave from Pearl Harbor visits family including Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hotovec. Seabee veteran L H Larson visits relatives after Bermuda service. Pfe Leo Pattee reports to Hoss General Hospital after Philippines wounds. Several others travel between Webb Sioux Rapids and Galena Illinois visiting relatives and returning to bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herscher
John Kemmer
North Dakota
Cleota Knoblauch
Omaha
Harold Wright
Laurens
Frank Krischel
Eldon Buck
Geraldine
Richard
Melvin
Henry Buck
Pearl Mick
Richard Buck
Margie Ann
George Krischel
Rolfe
Willie Hendricks
Eldon
Seattle
Wash
Walter Ohrtmann
Colleen Bloomer
Des Moines
Mary and
Grace Bloomer
Will Hilton
Charles Mankle
Phil Zurcher
Harry Herscher
Lake Minnewashia
Betty Huseby
Dale Spiker
Verta Holtorf
R. E. Coyle
Legion
Jake Wagner
Fort Dodge
Howard Henry
Chicago
H. H. Beents
Gordon Leigh
Gibson
Main Street
Ella Chase
Ames
Francis Carey
Leonard Sernett
Joe Sernett
States
Pearl Harbor
Jerry Hotovec
L. H. Larson
Madrid
C. E. Calligan
Mr. Larson
Bermuda Islands
Pfe
Leo Pattee
Santa Barbara
Calif
Hoss General Hospital
J. B. Pattee
Philippines
Luzon
Larry Wells
St. Louis
Sgt. Wells
Jefferson Barracks
Clement P. Harrold
Webb
Jennie Williams
Sioux Rapids
John Wood
Clem Alig
Alig
Marvin Long
Phillip
Nevada
Clarence Calligan
Long
Calligan
Karen Ann Alig
Fonda
L. R. White
Frank Groff
Roman Groff
Danny
Marietta
Clarence Frank
Joe
Mary Jane
Remsen
Marie Kuhl
Alton
Clarence Groff
Mary Jane Frank
Kuhl
Groff
Banishing unsanitary drinking cups for farm animals
Miss Patsy Collins visits her grandmother as authorities urge clean water for livestock. The campaign to banish unsanitary drinking facilities calls for raised, sunlit troughs scrubbed regularly to prevent disease spread and protect hogs with ample water and shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Collins
Leo Collins
Des Moines
Towa
Paign
American Foundation For Animal Health
Weather and water needs for horses in warm weather
Horses require ample water and shade to prevent heat stroke. Clean watering facilities help maintain health and prevent losses, supporting better profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
New 1945 Ration Rules Extend Ole Aid Recipients
Social Welfare Department posts identification cards at the courthouse in Poston for aid recipients under the new act. Cards are optional but advised for the Conservation Commission checks. Airplane ration No 4 in War Ration Book No 1 will be valid August 1 in Des Moines district. previous airplanes 1 2 and 3 remain good indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Tracy
Socialifare Department
Poston
Red
The
Conservation Commission
OPA
Des Moines
County Treasurer Report Summary for 1944-45
The document lists various tax receipts and disbursements including current taxes, delinquent taxes, school fund interest, sale of automobiles, fines, county home produce sales, old age pension, and road and drainage funds. It notes total accounted amount of 1,832.7 dollars and is signed by J. F. Carlson, County Treasurer, with a deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Carlson
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Farm T
Teachers’ Institute
Rolfe
Rolfe Paving
Laurens
Gilmore City Sidewall
Insane Investment
Road Coast
Homestead
J. F. Carls Pocaho Sune
Peephonias Penetira
Sai
Val Aid
F. Carlson
Arlene Meredith
P of New
Moo
Fair Grounds
Paneer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlotte Reents
John R. Richards
Mallard Lutheran Church
Claud Wilson
Ed Aden
Ed Aden, Jr
Beamer Aden
Geo. Aden
Will Eicherberger
E. H. Aden
Palmer
Ed Carlson
Lloyd Martin
Linda
Sam Martin
Dorothy
Herman Duftsman
Will Waldron
Eric Carlson
Donald
Avonell Hawk
Worg
Will Voy
Ina Bloomer
Waterloo
Isaac Roberts
Ray Gruver
Burton Jacobson
Harold McVey
Rochester
Minn
Naval Chapel
King George Hotel
San Francisco
Helen L. Runneberg
Robert Jolliffe
Radarman $c
Marie Jolliffe
W.S.C.S
Cora Sharp
Mary Waters
Mary Wilson
Mardella Aden
Lake Okoboji
Lloyd Wagner
Warren Johnson
Ralph Hawn
Papillion
Nebr
Byron Boysen
Willis Speer
Lewis Voster
Curlew
Art Henderson
Mallard
Artis Henderson Carlson
Francis Smith
Ruth Speer
Spencer
Martha Herscher
Lloyd Emory
Tonpeteburg
Lawrence Kermer
Tae Etsen Ue Fey
T. B. Torkelson
Bede
Goodchild
Gilbert Groff
Opal
Joyce
Darius
Loren Simon
Jeffers
Bertha Simon
Shirley
Windom
Carla Simon
Sanborn
Cockswain
Melvin Simon
Guam
Darlowe Olson
Bride
Austin, Texas
Camp of the Hills
Stone Park
Sioux City
Virginia Johnson
LaVonne Crawford
Betty Hudek
Harriet Hudek
Ruth Johnston
Janet Lou Bouma
Joan Buse
Deloris Stoulis
Gene Cole
Emmetsburg
Francis Kelley
Howard Walters
Anton Mackovets
Hugh Moore
E. L. Oleson
Los Angeles
Walters
Moore
Mackovets
A. R. Mackovets
Navy
Bill
Sacred Heart High School
Creighton University
Loyola University
AMM
Howard Mefferd
Clinton
Oklo
Dugdale
Bertha Strong
Donahue
Maude McLain
Forrest
Bryant, S. C
A. E. McLain
A. J. McLain
W.C.O.F
John McMeel
Wallace and
Diane
Washington, D. C
C. R. Bush
McMeel
Bush
Michael McSweeney
Elsie Fae Potter
Carl A. Beneke
Lucille B. Meppen
Henry G. Balabanian
Doris Ault
Pocahontas Hog Supplement
Thompson Bros
Pocahontas Rendering Works
Saipl
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